Guardian: Belarusian Lukashenko Gives Sign of Joining Russia in War

Belarus's leader, Alexander Lukashenko, has said his country will join a joint military force with Russia at the western borders of the country, as a response to what he calls the rise of tensions, The Guardian reports, referring to the state-run Belarus news agency Belta, translates Periscope.

Reuters, meanwhile, quoted Lucas as saying the two countries would unite military forces in response to the Crimea Bridge's destruction.

Lukashenko is also quoted as saying: “All of this is according to our documents. If the level of risk is actually as yet, we must now unite forces”.

Meanwhile, Guardian also cites his correspondent in Moscow, Mr. Andree Roth, with regard to this development.

He tweets that this means that Russia will increase its presence in Belarus.

A significant sign after rumours that Belarus will join Russia in war. But it also means that Russia will increase the presence of its troops in Belarus territory, writes Mr. Roth. / The Guardian/Periscope